The IEP movement for disabled kids started when the parents started acting as a group. Result: they got what they wanted.
If the parents of the bright kids do the same thing, they'll (we'll) probably also get what we want.
And like Kriston and others have said, we represent the inexpensive side of IEPs, because for the most part, our kids just need to go to class in an upper grade.
Obviously, there is a small minority that will need greater assistance at some point. This issue can probably be solved through the special ed. teachers by giving them gifted ed training or by substituting in one gifted ed teacher who can teach middle school subjects in standalone primary schools. It wouldn't surprise me if some of the special ed teachers would welcome a new aspect in their work.
And there is always the possibility of moving the brightest ones to the next school up for math class. I've seen this done.
Val
